Jenkins' 31 points helps S. Dakota St. hold off Denver 81-77

Feb. 09, 2018

DENVER (AP) — David Jenkins Jr., tied a career-high with 31 points, Mike Daum had a double-double and South Dakota State beat Denver 83-75 on Thursday night.

Daum finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Jenkins also scored 31 points in a 112-103 double overtime loss to Colorado in Boulder on Dec. 15. The Jackrabbits (21-6, 9-1 Summit League) have won four straight and 12 of their last 13.

Jenkins' 3-pointer made it 17-9 early and South Dakota State went to intermission up 45-31.

The Jackrabbits pushed the lead to 53-33 before Denver (10-14, 4-6) started whittling away. Jake Pemberton's 3 made it 69-61 with 2:35 left, and Daniel Amigo made 1 of 2 foul shots to make it a four-point game with 14 seconds left but the Pioneers couldn't get closer.